title: [Postoperative peritoneal adhesions].
abstract: Postoperative adhesions occur after most surgical intraabdominal procedures, and small bowel obstruction is a common complication. Research has focused on the pathophysiology of adhesion formation and on the development of prophylactic barriers and drugs. The present paper provides a resume of existing research into peritoneal adhesion prophylaxis and pathophysiology. In conclusion, using minimal invasive technique is important to prevent adhesions. Adhesion studies should offer precise description of the adhesions and video documentation.
authors.affiliation: Kirurgisk Gastroenterologisk Afdeling, Rigshospitalet, DK-2100 København Ø. bille@dadlnet.dk
authors.forename: Marianne Bille
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Jendresen
authors.forename: Niels
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Qvist
mesh_terms: D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control